The Freelance Informer

As the BBC prepares to shed 10% of its workforce, could the "1 + Freelancer" model is set to become the new industry standard? We break down the official statements to see which roles are likely to move from the office to the freelance…

Reaching State Pension age is a major milestone, but many self-employed workers and directors are unknowingly overpaying the taxman. Here is how to legally stop your National Insurance contributions and keep more of your hard-earned money …

The UK government has announced a £130 million "Arts Everywhere" boost for 130 cultural venues—but when will the money trickle down to the self-employed creative workforce? The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) recently…

The UK government has greenlit a £30 million funding boost to help the next generation of games developers take their ideas to the next level, specifically targeting solo developers/freelancers, startups and small studios to revive a…

The 800 MW Springwell Solar Farm has received government approval, making it the most powerful solar project ever greenlit in the United Kingdom — and a significant boost for construction employment across Lincolnshire and the wider…

As the 2026/27 tax year begins, UK freelancers and sole traders are being warned to urgently revise their financial survival numbers Independent financial analysts and industry commentators suggest that a new 20 % administrative buffer…

As the job market tightens, independent professionals are keen to find new ways to land projects and new clients. Adopting Japanese productivity secrets is one way to sharpen their competitive edge In a freelancer job market where…

New numbers show a massive gap between what freelancers earn and what actually hits their bank accounts. From the commute tax to the AI productivity trap, here is how to redo your rates to stay in the black The big profit squeeze …

OPINION Microsoft's Copilot is now officially "for entertainment only" — meaning any mistakes it makes in your client work are legally your problem, not Microsoft's Microsoft has updated its service agreement to categorise…

The UK’s temporary labour market is facing its biggest shake-up in a generation. From 6 April 2026, the launch of the Fair Work Agency (FWA) will fundamentally change the relationship between agency contractors, umbrella companies, and the…